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US COVID Testing Requirements -
Travel Notice Exception Policy
American Airlines has implemented a special exception policy to support customers affected
by the new Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines for entering the U.S.
Our Travel Notice exception policies on American are also available when ticketed
to/from/through on our Joint Business partners: This applies to both prime and codeshare
flights as shown below:
Special Travel Exception Policy
Affected Airport Codes: All International Cities to the U.S.
Tickets Issued On/Before: January 12, 2021
Impacted Travel Dates: January 12 - February 9, 2021
New Travel Dates: January 12 - 25, 2021
Reissuance of Tickets On/Before: Same day as flight rebooking
Lowest Inventory Available – Same Cabin
Inventory Requirements: Basic Economy - Refer to Inventory
Requirements
Endorsement Box Requirements:
TNADV2/CDCCVD
Ticket Reissue Required
Not Allowed
Changes to Origin/Destination: 300-mile radius allowed
Refer to Changes to Origin/Destination
Changes to Connection City: Allowed
Changes to Co-Terminal: Allowed
Sales Support Authorization: SalesLink Service Request does not apply
Not Allowed
Extended Travel Rebooking: Follow applicable Global Flex Waiver or
Flexible Fare guidelines based on original
ticket issue date
Refund Eligibility: No Refund AllowedCanceled flight or delayed flights may qualify
for a refund via GDS/ARC/BSP
British Airways (BA) / AA*BA
Iberia (IB) / AA*IB
Travel to/from/through on American, and JB
Finnair (AY) / AA*AY
Operated and Marketed Flights:
Japan Airlines (JL) / AA*JL
Qantas Airways (QF) / AA*QF
Inventory Requirements
Lowest Inventory, Same Cabin
If original inventory is not available rebook lowest inventory available in the same ticketed
cabin. As a reminder, customers that do not hold a Basic Economy fare should never be
booked into B inventory.
Basic Economy -
Short-haul must be booked in B inventory only. If B inventory is not available, then an
alternate flight must be selected. Advance Purchase and Ticket Change restrictions are
waived.
Long-haul must be booked - AA Prime in B inventory: for AA/* book original ticketed
inventory or lowest available inventory up to and including H. Refer to: Basic Economy FAQ
Refer to Exceptions to Fare Rules.
Note: If customers are unable to rebook or reissue their ticket within the given timeline, they
can cancel their reservation and use the value of the ticket toward the purchase of a new ticket;
all rules and restrictions apply. Travel must commence no later than one year from the date of
original issuance.
Endorsement Box Requirements
Endorsement Box must include: TNADV2/CDCCVD
o Refer to individual Travel Notice for Event Name
Ticket Reissue required. This is the only required verbiage and supersedes all other
information.
Changes to Origin/Destination - Not Allowed
Waive Change Fee
Ticket reissue for original ticketed fare
300 Mile Radius is always allowed, unless otherwise stated in the notice Changes to origin/destination are not permitted for the travel notice
Any changes made to origin/destination all fare rules apply
Changes to Stopover city are not permitted
300-Mile Radius Only - Allowed
Within same country
For booking inventory, view Inventory Requirements
Basic Economy Short-haul fares
book in B inventory only. If B inventory is not available, then an alternate flight must be
selected
Basic Economy Long-haul fares
AA Prime book in B inventory
AA/* book original ticketed inventory or lowest available inventory up to and including H.
For complete details on Basic Economy fares refer to: Basic Economy FAQ
Changes to Connection City
Allowed
Changes to Co-Terminal
Changes to Co-terminal and MAC airports on AA Prime and AA*/Codeshare flights are
allowed
• Co-terminal & MAC Airports are considered the same routing.
Co-terminal Airports
Houston HOU / IAH
Los Angeles LAX / BUR / LGB / ONT / SNA
Miami MIA / FLL
New York City JFK / EWR / LGA
San Francisco SFO / OAK / SJC
Washington D.C. DCA / BWI / IAD
Multi-Airport Cities
Chicago ORD / MDW
Dallas DFW / DAL
Houston IAH / HOU
London LHR / LGW / STN / LCY
Milan MXP / LIN
New York City JFK / LGA
Paris CDG / ORY
St. Lucia UVF / SLU
Tokyo HND / NRT
Washington D.C. DCA / IADReissue Policy Information
American Airlines will waive change fees and travel agents may rebook and reissue tickets
provided the below guidelines are met and applied:
Affected itinerary includes flights on: AA, AA*/AY, AY, AA*/BA, BA, AA*/IB, IB, AA*/JL,
JL, AA*/QF, QF
o Ticket issued on the following ticket stock: AA 001, IB 075, AY 105, BA 125, JL
131, QF 081
Applies to AA*/oneworld flights
Travel has not commenced on the affected flight segment and the ticket has not been
reissued by American Airlines
The first departure flight is more than 3 hours away
Affected coupons are in OK status
Travel reissuance only in accordance to dates identified in the applicable Travel Notice
Exception Advisory
More than one change allowed without an additional collection, including penalty or
change fee within the Travel Notice dates
Original issuing agency responsible for ticket reissue
Ticket Revalidation not permitted
When changes to the outbound travel occur, the unaffected return date may be
changed to protect the original length of the trip
o The return travel must be booked in the original class of service (inventory)
Changes outside of these guidelines are subject to the reissue rules of the ticketed
fare. This includes any applicable additional collection or Change Fee
o Refer to Extend Travel Rebooking after the Travel Event
Basic Economy Short-haul or Long-haul must be rebooked in the appropriate Basic
Economy inventory
Please ensure the above procedures are accurately followed to prevent debit memo
issuance
Rebooking - Exception to Fare Rules
Exception to Fare Rules: All fare rules apply with the exception of the following:
Advance Purchase requirement waived
Minimum/Maximum Stay requirement waived
Change Fee waived
When changes to the outbound travel occur, the unaffected return date may be
changed to protect the original length of the trip. The return travel must be booked in the
original class of service (inventory).SalesLink Request
SalesLink Service Request does not apply
Extend Travel Rebooking Guidelines
Not Allowed
Follow applicable Global Flex Waiver or Flexible Fare guidelines based on original ticket issue
date
Refund Policy Information
When the flight is cancelled or the length of delay is 91+ minutes, travel agents may refund
ticket(s) through normal GDS/ARC/BSP processing.
Refer to our Schedule Irregularity policy for delays 90 minutes or less.
Refund To Original Form Of Payment - All penalties/fees waived
Fares include:
o Non-Refundable Fare
o Refundable Fare with cancellation Fee
o Basic Economy Fare
o Bulk/Opaque Fare
Note: Tickets issued as Bulk (BT zero dollar ticket) must be referred back to the
wholesaler/consolidator for refund, or may request refund from www.refunds.aa.com
Travel Agent to Process Ticket Refund
To Original Form Of Payment (FOP)
U.S. agencies processing
International agencies processing
through ARC:
through BSPLink:
Preferred Method:
Preferred Method: process
process through your GDS
through your GDS
If unable to
process
If unable to process through
through your GDS: may submit
your GDS: may submit through
through ARC/IAR Refund
BSPLink Refund Application (RA)
Exchange Notification (REN)
using the waiver code: TNADVR
using the waiver code: TNADVR
Note: If the ticket has been exchanged by American as an INVOL submit the refund request
directly with American. Refer to American Airlines Refunds.
When the flight is not cancelled or the length of delay is 90 minutes or less, a refund does
not apply: If customer elects to cancel their reservation and use the value of the ticket toward the
purchase of a new ticket outside the Travel Notice dates; may use Extend Travel
Rebooking or may hold ticket for future travel; all rules and restrictions apply.
Travel must commence no later than one year from the date of original issuance.
En route/Diversion
Connecting customers' en route to one of the above-listed destinations or whose
flights are diverted will have the option to return to their original departure city and rebook
travel to alternate future dates.
Customers should work directly with the airport to obtain a boarding pass for return
travel to their original departure city. If the customer wishes to rebook travel to alternate
future dates, please contact American Airlines Reservations for assistance. Alternatively,
they may receive a refund if re-accommodation options are unacceptable.
If a ticket has already been reissued by American Airlines or the ticket is partially used,
travel agents must submit the refund request online at www.refunds.aa.com
Resources
American Airlines will continue to monitor this Travel Notice Exception Advisory and adjust this
policy if needed. Changes will be posted on AA.com and www.saleslink.aa.com reference.
Please check these sources frequently for the most up to date information.
www.saleslink.aa.com Reference: Select Travel Notice Exception Policy - Travel
Agency Guidelines
Visit www.saleslink.aa.com and navigate to AA News and Offers to view current travel
notices.
Contact your Sales Support Center 800-621-8489 or American Airlines Reservations
800-433-7300 (U.S. and Canada) or for Reservations outside the U.S. and Canada, please
see our Worldwide Reservations Numbers American Airlines encourages all customers to
check flight and gate status prior to leaving for the airport. For complete travel information,
visit AA.com.
Groups
Group reservations must be changed by AA Group & Meeting Travel
Information contained on this web site is subject to change at any time without notice.
American Airlines shall not be liable for any consequences resulting from your reliance on
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